Disillusioned: Confessions of a Serial Magician

Disillusioned: Confessions of a Serial Magician is a brand new theatrical magic show that debuts at [Inside] the Ford at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood from October 16-19, 2008.  Based on a true story, Disillusioned follows one magician as he struggles to find respect in an art form that doesn’t get any.  Combining comedy, magic, storytelling, multimedia and audience interaction, the show is entirely different than any other theatrical show or magic show ever produced.  Instead, it is a hybrid that creates an entirely new type of theatrical experience.

Disillusioned stars Magic Castle comic-magician Matt Marcy, who has twice been nominated as best comedy-magician of the year, and has performed over 3,000 shows including performances in Las Vegas, on television, and for Fortune 500 companies.  Nearly one-third of the 90-minute show is made up of Marcy’s original award-winning illusions, including his signature "Blender of Death" comedy escape.  In between the magic, Disillusioned weaves various scenes, stories, and videos into a hilarious yet poignant narrative as Marcy explores the universal challenges of striving to gain respect and learning self-confidence, all while trying to pull a rabbit out of a hat.

Directed by Nicole Blaine and featuring actress Susan Smythe, Disillusioned includes adult themes and language, and is intended for audience members over the age of 15.